Preview
The England National Cricket Team will take on the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team in the second match of their three-game Test series - Reddy Anna. The ENG vs SL 2nd Test 2024 is set to be played at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground in London on Thursday, August 29.
England clinched the first Test by five wickets, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Sri Lanka, however, put up a strong fight and, at one point, seemed poised to turn the game in their favor. With crucial World Test Championship (WTC) points and the series on the line, this second Test is a must-win for Sri Lanka.
As both teams prepare for this pivotal encounter, fans can expect an intense and thrilling competition on the field. Ahead of the match, here's a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, top player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the game.
Probable Playing XI
England:
Ben Duckett
Dan Lawrence
Ollie Pope (C)
Joe Root
Harry Brook
Jamie Smith (wk)
Chris Woakes
AAP Atkinson
Matthew Potts
Olly Stone
Shoaib Bashir
Bench: Jordan Cox, Ben Stokes, Mark Wood
Sri Lanka:
Dimuth Karunaratne
Kusal Mendis
Kusal Perera
Angelo Mathews
Dinesh Chandimal (wk)
Dhananjaya de Silva (C)
Pathum Nissanka
Asitha Fernando
Prabath Jayasuriya
Vishwa Fernando
Madushanka Priyanath
Bench: Sadeera Samarawickrama, Pathum Nissanka, Ramesh Mendis, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha, Nuwan Gamage, Jeffrey Vandersay
Injury and Availability News
England will be without injured fast bowler Mark Wood for the second Test. Olly Stone has been named as his replacement.
Pitch Report
The Lord’s Cricket Ground in London is expected to offer significant assistance to fast bowlers, particularly with the new ball. Batters will need to be cautious early on to survive the initial threat. The captain winning the toss will likely opt to bat first, given the overall track record at the venue.
Pace Bowling: 65%
Spin Bowling: 35%
Batting Pitch: 60%
Average Score: 350
Bowling Pitch: 40%
Prediction
Considering England's strong performance in the first Test and their home advantage at Lord's, they are favorites to win this match and seal the series. However, Sri Lanka showed resilience in the opener and will be determined to bounce back, making this a potentially close contest.
Prediction: England to win the 2nd Test.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the author's analysis and instincts. When making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and use your own judgment.
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